Written question asked by Sarah Bool (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Red Diesel: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the impact of changes to red diesel prices during peak harvest season.
- Answer
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To support farmers with fuel cost pressures during peak harvest, this Government is taking decisive action to support farmers by cutting red diesel to its lowest rate in over 20 years, reducing the rates on red diesel by a third. We're committed to protecting the farming sector from global pressures including the war in Iran.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3086
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Prices Red diesel
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- 2026-06-01 10:42:06 +0100
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